Council
Communication

Office of the City Manager

 
 

Date

September 11, 2006

 

Agenda Item No.       8

Roll Call No.              06-

Communication No.  06-562

Submitted by:  Jeb E. Brewer, P.E.

                         City Engineer

 

 

AGENDA HEADING:

 

Approving Professional Services Agreement with Shuck-Britson, Inc. for evaluation, design, and construction phase services for replacement of the Scott Avenue Bridge over Leetown Creekway not to exceed $84,481.

 

 

SYNOPSIS:

 

Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with Shuck-Britson, Inc., Timothy A. Monson, President, 2409 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50312, for evaluation, design, and construction phase services for replacement of the Scott Avenue Bridge over Leetown Creekway for an amount not to exceed $84,481.  The existing bridge, constructed in 1961, has deteriorated to the point that replacement is required.  In addition, the consultant will evaluate the hydraulic requirements of the replacement structure over Leetown Creekway.

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

Amount:  $84,481

 

Funding Source:  2006-07 CIP, Page Bridge-7, BRV037, Scott Avenue Bridge over Leetown Creekway, G.O. Bonds.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

The replacement of the Scott Avenue Bridge over Leetown Creekway was identified as a high priority project in the 2005 City-Wide Bridge and Structure Evaluation.  An RFP for these professional services was sent to seven consultants and posted on the City’s web site.  Five proposals were received in response to the RFP.  A selection committee composed of representatives from the Public Works, Traffic & Transportation, and Engineering Departments rated the proposals.  Shuck-Britson, Inc. was the unanimous selection of the committee based on their qualifications, defined approach to this project, and established performance with the City.

 

 

PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION(S):  NONE

 

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ANTICIPATED ACTIONS AND FUTURE COMMITMENTS:

 

Normal Council actions on consultant services for design and construction administration, and construction contracts.